Microencapsulation of bovine spermatozoa: Effect of capsule membrane thickness on spermatozoal viability and fertility

Animal Reproduction Science

Volumn 44, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 79-89

  Nebel, R L ^a   Vishwanath, R ^b   McMillan, W H ^c   Pitt, C J ^b  

^a VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b LIVESTOCK IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION   (New Zealand)

^c RUAKURA RESEARCH CENTRE   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Cattle male reproduction; Fertility; Microencapsulation; Spermatozoa

Indexed keywords

BOS TAURUS; BOVINAE; FRIESIA; VISCUM ALBUM;

EID: 0030248013     PISSN: 03784320     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0378-4320(96)01540-0     Document Type: Article

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